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Starting Over

1979•1h 45m•★ 6.4•Released

ComedyRomance

Phil Potter would like to straighten out his life... One way, or the other.

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Overview

After divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher.

Movie details

Release date: 1979
Runtime: 1h 45m
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Production: Paramount Pictures, James L. Brooks Productions
Budget: $10,000,000
Revenue: $35,649,012

Cast

Portrait of Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Phil Potter

Portrait of Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh

Marilyn Holmburg

Portrait of Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Jessica Potter

Portrait of Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Michael "Mickey" Potter

Portrait of Frances Sternhagen

Frances Sternhagen

Marva Potter

Portrait of Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

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